Nick Pendar

I’m a technology executive with two decades of experience scaling AI from lab to enterprise—most recently as Chief AI Expert at SAP, where I lead globally distributed teams delivering cutting-edge ML/NLP solutions driving over $14B in cloud revenue. My expertise spans AI product strategy, full-stack AI development, and R&D leadership in high-growth and enterprise settings. I’ve built and led teams of 20+ scientists and engineers across over a dozen AI products, from conversational agents and product recommendation to visual search and intrusion detection systems. I hold multiple patents, speak at conferences, and serve as an advisor to early-stage AI startups and boards. I thrive at the intersection of technical innovation and business value—empowering cross-functional teams, setting bold AI visions, and executing with precision. Whether scaling AI for Fortune 500s or advising startups on GTM and product-market fit, I bring a bias toward impact, autonomy, and execution. Let’s connect if you’re building something ambitious at the frontier of AI.